The chefs in the kitchen for the Asian Restaurant Owners Network Open Kitchen Live Menu Development Day have been busy testing, tasting and preparing, and now we are delighted to publish details.The chefs in the kitchen are from Rational and the Asian Restaurant Owners Network. The day will not just be providing a feast of flavours from Asian cuisine, they will be … [Read more...]
Casual Dining unveils Keynote menu for 2020
James Spragg and Steve Holmes, the CEOs of Casual Dining Group and Azzurri Group respectively, and David Campbell, executive chairman at Bill's Restaurants have been announced to lead the Keynote menu at Casual Dining 2020.The speaker line-up for next year’s show, 25-26 March, ExCeL London, also includes...Amber Wood, MD of The Cosy Club at Loungers Baton … [Read more...]
Five minutes with… Paul Anderson
Paul Anderson took over as managing director of warewashing and food waste handling solutions business Meiko UK from Bill Downie in April 2017, a move which saw him return to the brand he had worked with as a regional sales manager 15 years previously. Paul has had close associations with the hospitality industry throughout his almost 30-year career, starting out with a fine … [Read more...]
Heat lamps, not just for Christmas
As Christmas approaches even the best restaurant kitchens begin to creak under pressure. Restaurant kitchen brigades struggle to find sufficient flat surfaces to cope with busy service periods. Front of house at the same time are eager to ensure every dish is served at optimum temperature. The temperature of any dish is vital to all dining experiences, and lukewarm dishes are … [Read more...]
ceda expands Board with new member responsible for finance
ceda has today announced the appointment of a new Board member, Oliver Booth, Group Financial Director of the Buttress Group. Booth has been co-opted onto the Board and will be responsible for ceda finances following the retirement of Ian Bass of Gratte Brothers earlier this year.Derek Maher, ceda Chairman, commented: “The catering equipment industry is rather insular, but … [Read more...]
Four Tips to Make Your Hotel Instagrammable
Past the selfies and photos of brunch, Instagram is one of the top marketing tools for building brand awareness and it’s free, which means you should be using it. As a hotelier, it is vital that you are on Instagram. Why? More people than ever, especially millennials, are using social media to discover and share new brands. “A prospective hotel’s social media presence is of … [Read more...]
It takes less than three minutes to learn how hospitality businesses save substantially on bank fees
We like to keep things simple, we save our hospitality client's significant amounts of money at no cost to them. Spend just under three minutes watching to see how.For more information click here Call 0207 160 0075 or email contact@bankbrokers.co.uk for more information or connect with our UK MD via Linkedin Bank Brokers UK Ltd, Priory House, Sydenham Road, Guilford, … [Read more...]
Turkey, Bacon & Cranberry Filling Joins Country Range’s Christmas Platter
Leading independent foodservice brand Country Range is making it easier for caterers to offer the best festive flavours to their customers this Christmas with the launch of its Turkey, Bacon & Cranberry Filling.The limited-edition launch is made with succulent turkey, crispy bacon and luscious cranberries in a moreish mayonnaise and is the ideal addition to the … [Read more...]
Christmas efficiency ensured through Planned Preventative Maintenance from Meiko UK
Christmas for the hospitality industry is the busiest time of the year, and as such everyone in your hospitality team and every piece of equipment needs to be at optimal operational speed and efficiency. Breakdown and/or absenteeism puts your hospitality business at less than full power to generate maximum revenue from the season.A Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) … [Read more...]
Keeping it hot in your kitchen
Originally founded and operated as Hanson Brass Hanson Heat Lamps has specialises in providing Culinary Heat Lamps and Sneeze Guards for premium dining establishments all over the world. Hanson has been represented by Equip Line in the UK for the past 20 years, and over these years the Hanson Heat Lamps team has continued to develop its now extensive line of Heat lamps.A … [Read more...]
Eggs, eggs and more eggs, on demand for foodservice
Prepare moist, perfectly cooked eggs for any daypart with more flexibility than ever. The Egg Station Mini quickly cooks hassle-free eggs, omelettes, and scrambles from anywhere in your kitchen.How do you free up grill space, improve menu consistency, and shorten cook times for your eggs, omelettes, and scrambles?Do it with the versatile Egg Station Mini — combining the … [Read more...]
In the face of Brexit, Rational moves to support UK customers
“Whatever happens, Rational is totally committed to the UK market.” That’s the statement of intent from the UK’s largest combi oven supplier, and one of the world’s top foodservice equipment brands. Rational UK’s managing director, Simon Lohse, says, “The company is very positive about its future in the UK, and is making plans to ensure that any potential disruption does not … [Read more...]
Christmas Dessert Selection unleashed by Country Range
Country Range, the innovative foodservice brand and lead sponsors of the prestigious Student Chef Challenge, has enhanced its colourful Christmas catalogue with the launch of a five-strong range of dreamy desserts, which includes gluten free and vegan options to help operators meet the demand from customers for free-from options, and a convenient aerosol cream.The luxurious … [Read more...]
If your hospitality business takes card payments…
If your hospitality business takes card payments make 3 minutes to watch how Bank Brokers will save you moneyFor more information click here Call 0207 160 0075 or email contact@bankbrokers.co.uk for more information or connect with our UK MD via Linkedin Bank Brokers UK Ltd, Priory House, Sydenham Road, Guilford, Surrey. GU1 3RX … [Read more...]
